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While the purpose of a plaintiff’s petition or complaint is to inform the court and the defendant of what the plaintiff’s claims will be at trial, the purpose of special exceptions is to force clarification and specification in the pleadings when they are not clear, or sufficiently specific, or fail to plead a cause of action.

In Oklahoma, the legal process allows for the use of special exceptions (also known as motions for more definite statement) in civil litigation. These are procedural tools used by a defendant to challenge the sufficiency of a plaintiff's petition or complaint. If the defendant believes that the plaintiff's pleadings are vague, ambiguous, or lack the necessary specificity to formulate a proper response, they can file a special exception requesting the court to compel the plaintiff to clarify or specify the allegations. The purpose of this is to ensure that the defendant is fully informed of the claims against them and to prevent surprises during the trial. It also helps the court in understanding the issues at hand and in managing the case. If the court grants the special exception, the plaintiff must amend their pleading to correct the deficiencies. Oklahoma's rules of civil procedure govern the use of special exceptions and the requirements for pleadings in civil cases.

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